Healthy, Happy Eating

Our research brings you the safe, nutritious, sustainable foods you need and enjoy.

Your Food Is Our Science

You may not think about how the food in your grocery cart got there. Fortunately, we do.

We evaluate and discover everything from breakfast meat to the next big thing in healthy drinks to ensure consumers have access to an abundant and safe food supply.

We conduct research, work with manufacturers and pass our knowledge along to the next generation of food industry leaders.

Next time you’re picking up dinner, think of us. We’re the ones who helped make sure it’s safe, nutritious and sustainable.

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Aug 31, 2023

Nutrition Scientist Bolsters Breastfeeding Support for North Carolinians

Associate Professor April Fogleman nourishes North Carolina in more ways than one. She creates support groups for moms, trains health professionals about the basics of breastfeeding and teaches students about infant nutrition.

Aug 23, 2023

Locals Seafood Partners with CALS Class on New Product Launch

After trusting NC State Extension’s seafood safety expertise for years, an alumni-owned company was excited to collaborate with Clint Stevenson and his graduate students on a food safety plan for their new frozen meal.

Aug 16, 2023

NC State Licenses Supplement Reducing GI Inflammation

Researchers have developed a new probiotic supplement that reduces gastrointestinal inflammation.

Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences